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Gov. Brian Kemp attacked former U.S. Sen. David Perdue’s corporate record Tuesday in the first ad of what promises to be a bruising campaign for next year’s Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Your Government

Kemp campaign ad attacks Perdue’s corporate record

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021

On the heels of recent tornadoes that impacted eight states, Georgia officials are reminding residents to be careful where they send their money for relief efforts, as scammers are likely to come out of the woodwork to prey on a tragic situation.

Beware of scams disguised as tornado relief donation funds

by Thom ChandlerDecember 14, 2021December 14, 2021

Georgia’s economy will bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic next year, despite inflation and the latest COVID-19 variant, the dean of the business school at the University of Georgia predicted Monday.

Expert predicts economic recovery for Georgia but more inflation

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 13, 2021December 13, 2021

The U.S. murder rate is at its highest level in nearly two and half decades. A total of 21,570 murders were committed nationwide in 2020, up nearly 30% from the previous year -- the largest annual increase on record.

Crime

Georgia is among the top 10 states with the highest murder rate

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareDecember 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Thanksgiving represents the start of the end-of-year season for many people - when office parties collide with Christmas get-togethers and other holiday events such as New Year's Eve -- the one thing they all have in common is alcohol.

Georgia By The Numbers

The Holiday season marks the booziest time of the year in Georgia

by Special to The Georgia SunDecember 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Cigarette sales climbed in the U.S. in 2020 for the first time in two decades. Americans bought a total of 203.7 billion cigarettes last year, up from 202.9 billion the year before, according to a Federal Trade Commision report. The uptick coincided with increased cigarette promotional and ad spending by tobacco companies.

Georgia By The Numbers

Which Georgia county has the highest percentage of smokers?

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareDecember 5, 2021December 5, 2021

Former Sen. David Perdue is set to launch a primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp, the latest escalation in former President Donald Trump's attack on Republicans that failed to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.

Your Government

David Perdue will challenge Brian Kemp in the Republican primary

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayDecember 5, 2021September 24, 2023

As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county therein—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of Dec. 1 had reached780,784 COVID-19-related deaths and 48.6 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected, and though breakthrough infections are continuing to be studied by the CDC and other health organizations, vaccines have reduced the rate of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.

Which counties in Georgia have the highest COVID-19 death rate?

by StackerDecember 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Stacey Abrams announced earlier today that she would be running for governor of Georgia again.

Your Government

Georgians React to Stacey Abrams Running for Governor

by Thom ChandlerDecember 1, 2021October 10, 2023

Democratic rising star Stacey Abrams is running for governor of Georgia, ending speculation about her plans and setting up a likely rematch against embattled Gov. Brian Kemp in a state controlled by Republicans that voted for Democratic candidates in 2020.

Your Government

Rematch? Stacey Abrams Says She’s Running for Governor Again

by Stephen Fowler | GA TodayDecember 1, 2021October 10, 2023

Snow-covered alley

Will Georgia have a white Christmas this year?

by AccuWeatherDecember 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Georgia’s highway system ranks 14th in the nation in overall cost-effectiveness and condition, according to a new study.

Traffic & Transportation

Find out where Georgia’s highways rank nationally

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 1, 2021September 24, 2023

Georgia’s leading business organization endorsed Gov. Brian Kemp Monday for reelection next year.

Business community backs Brian Kemp’s reelection bid

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021

cropped view of woman holding fuel pump while refueling car with benzine

Is gas price relief on the way for Georgia?

by AAA ReportsNovember 29, 2021November 29, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 on one of the most significant abortion cases in years, and the aftereffects of its ruling will be felt here in Georgia.

How the Supreme Court’s upcoming abortion ruling could impact Georgia

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021

More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were an estimated 100,306 fatal overdoses over the 12 months through April 2021 -- the most ever reported in a 12-month period and double the annual number of car accidents and firearm deaths combined.

Georgia By The Numbers

Fatal drug overdoses on the rise in Georgia

by Samuel Stebbins | 24/7 Wall St. via The Center SquareNovember 25, 2021November 25, 2021

If you tried unsuccessfully to register your vehicle or renew your tag today, you're not alone.

Georgia’s tag renewal system is down statewide

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Car crash

Georgia By The Numbers

How likely are you to be in a fatal car accident in Georgia?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 16, 2021November 16, 2021

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